SPAN 4900 Cullum Series (3-0-3)
A variable-content course which has been identified by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities as one of the country's ten most innovative programs. Students will hear lectures by nationally and internationally known scholars with expertise in the topic chosen for each spring quarter, attend films and/or panel discussions, participate in class discussions, and prepare a student project relevant to the quarter's topic. Prerequisites: SPAN 2002 or equivalent.

SPAN 4950 Selected Topics (3-0-3)
A variable-content course, intended to meet the interests of students minoring or majoring in Spanish and desiring to make an intensive study of some special area of Spanish language or literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: SPAN 2002 or equivalent.


SPED - Special Education Courses

SPED 2000 Education of Exceptional Children (3-0-3)
An introductory course for general and special educators covering laws & litigations impacting special education, (b) pre-referral and referral procedures, (c) definitions and characteristics of individuals with disabilities and students with multiple abilities, (d) research-based instructional methodologies, strategies, and techniques, (e) collaboration/consultation, (f) classroom acceptance, and (g) assistive technologies.

SPED 3001 Policies and Procedures in Special Education (3-0-3)
An introductory course on (a) federal, state, and local rules and regulations, (b) basic policies and procedures in special education, (c) landmark legislation and litigations impacting the education of individuals with disabilities, and (d) current issues and trends in special education.

SPED 3002 Characteristics of Intellectual Disabilities (3-0-3)
An overview of the field of mental retardation; includes historical, legal, philosophical, ethical, and programming issues; current trends and issues in the field.

SPED 3003 Educational Assessment of the Learner (3-0-3)
An introductory course involving (a) basic assessment terminology, (b) administration of frequently used diagnostic instruments, (c) strengths and weaknesses of various assessment tools, and (d) evaluation and instructional recommendations.

SPED 3004 Curriculum for the Special Educator (3-0-3)
This course is designed to examine the mechanics of individualizing instruction for special education students in a P-12 setting. In addition, design of curriculum, development of lesson plans, and instructional assessment are covered.

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